Additives
Additives are the many other ingredients and chemicals
that may be added to wine to improve the wine’s appearance and
flavor.
Acids
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ACID
BLEND The basic acid called for in wine recipes.
Contains equal parts of citric, malic & tartaric acids.
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2 oz. $1.75
8 oz. $5.95
10 lbs, bulk $59.00 |
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CITRIC
ACID The main acid in citrus fruits. |
2 oz. $1.60
8 oz. $5.25 |
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MALIC
ACID Found in apples, unripe grapes and other fruit.
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2 oz. $1.65
8 oz. $5.25 |
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TARTARIC
ACID The primary acid found in ripe grapes
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2 oz. $2.50
16 oz. $14.00 |
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ASCORBIC
ACID Vitamin C. Used as an anti-oxidant to prevent
browning in wines. Useful at racking and filtering.
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½
oz. $1.95
1 oz $3.50
2 oz. $5.50 |
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LACTIC
ACID 4 oz. bottle. Useful when wanting to add a very
soft acid to a wine. |
4 oz. bottle
$4.00 |
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TANNIC
ACID (GRAPE TANNIN) Used to increase the aging potential
of a wine; also used to help the clarity.
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1 oz. $1.75
4 oz. $5.75 |
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Sterilizers
The sterilizers used in winemaking
are usually different from those used in beermaking. Some form of
sulfite is often used in winemaking. It can be placed into the fruit
juice (must) to keep bacterial level low, whereas it would produce
off flavors if used in beer wort. Containers may be sterilized with
sulfite, chlorine, or iodine. If using chlorine or iodine, be sure
all remains are rinsed clean before preparing the wine must.
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| SODIUM
BISULFITE The basic sterilizer used in winemaking.
May be used to sterilize equipment as well as placed in the
wine. In the wine it: keeps bacteria level low, minimizes
oxidation, helps aid settling. (Note: a small percentage of
asthmatics are allergic to sulfites). |
2 oz $1.65
8 oz.$ 5.50 |
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| SODIUM
METABISULFITE for winemakers the difference between
the meta and the bi is negligible. |
2 oz $1.65
8 oz. $5.50 |
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| POTASSIUM
METABISULFITE Similar to the Sodium form of sulfite.
It has a slightly greater activity. |
2 oz. $1.80
16 oz $9.95 |
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| CAMPDEN
TABLETS The tablet form of sulfites. Very similar
to the above. 1 tablet = 1/8 tsp. of powder. |
Vial of
50 $2.50
Vial of 100 $4.50 |
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Other Additives
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| AMYLASE
ENZYME An enzyme used to clear starch hazes from
musts or wort. |
1 oz.
$1.95 |
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| GLYCERIN
U.S.P. Finishing formula. Smoothes out and mellows
wines and liqueurs. |
4 oz. $2.95
1 gallon $45.95 |
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| OAK
CHIPS Used to provide tannin and bouquet in wines.
May also impart a vanilla flavor. Very useful for red wines
and India Pale Ales in beer. Plain or Toasted. |
16 oz.
$4.75 |
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| FRENCH
OAK CHIPS Nevers oak. |
16 oz $7.50 |
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| OAK
ESSENCE Prepared oak flavor. Add to taste. |
4 oz. $3.95 |
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| PECTIC
ENZYME POWDER. Available in 20 gram containers. Slightly
slower acting than the liquid form. |
$2.95 |
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| PECTIC
ENZYME LIQUID Same as above in liquid form. Usage:
Grapes-3 drops/gallon. Fruits- 8 drops/gallon. Keep
refrigerated for longest life. |
½
oz. $2.50 |
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| NEW!
LYSOZYME A new product recently released! Lysozyme
is a naturally occurring enzyme isolated from egg whites which
can be used in wine to control lactic acid bacteria. It also
has no activity against yeast. It is used in conjunction with
SO2 because it has no anti-oxidative effect. It can, however,
be used to help greatly reduce the amount of SO2 needed to
achieve microbial stability over the life of both red and
white wines. Available Fall 2002 We have further info if needed.
Dosage to block the onset of malolactic fermentation at the
juice stage: .75 -1.90 Grams/gal. 1 oz is enough for 15—35
gal of wine. |
1 oz. $9.95 |
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| POTASSIUM
SORBATE (STABILIZER) Used to prevent renewed fermentation
of wine once it has quit fermenting. Does not stop fermentation
until the current generation of yeast has finished. Add to
wine when sweetening if you do not want more fermentation.
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1 oz. $2.50
8 oz. $14.95 |
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| PRECIPITATED
CHALK (CALCIUM CARBONATE) Will reduce the acidity
slightly (about .2%) in wine. Often called for in rhubarb
recipes. Do not overuse. |
2 oz. $1.50 |
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| WINE
CONDITIONER A wine sweetener with stabilizer added.
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500 ml
$5.95 |
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Finings
Finings are ingredients used to
clarify wine or beer. Some are added early in the process, others
are added when fermentation is finished and the wine or beer is
not clear enough. Whether to add or not is often a judgment call.
If you don’t mind hazy wine or beer, occasional snide remarks
bother you not, and you like the least invasive approach, do not
add. The cloudiness usually does not affect the flavor, just the
aesthetics. Most fining agents do not affect the flavor either.
Use pectic enzyme initially to avoid cloudiness in fruit wines.
Ask for our info sheet on Finings.
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BENTONITE
An organic clay good for pulling pectin and other flocculent
from wine. |
8 oz. For
20 gal. $2.95 |
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BURTON
WATER SALTS Contains papain to prevent chill haze
in beer. |
2 oz. sufficient
for 5 gallons. $1.95 |
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CHITOSAN
150 ml (4 oz) Sufficient for 6 gal of wine. Stir in, wait
8 days, and rack off sediment |
$1.50 |
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GELATIN
Use ½ tsp./gal. Add to a cup of water and heat to 180ºF
to dissolve before adding to the wine or beer. |
1 oz. $1.75 |
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GYPSUM,
FOOD GRADE Gypsum is added to beer to increase the
permanent hardness and to increase the acidity for effective
mashing. It also facilitates clearing by helping the protein
and yeast settle out. |
4 oz. $1.75 |
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ISINGLAS
LIQUID 1.5 oz One of the most effective fining agents
for removing yeast from solution. Add to wine, stir thoroughly,
rack in 2 weeks. Keep refrigerated. Good for 6 gal. |
4 oz. $1.75 |
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IRISH
MOSS FLAKES As above. Use ½ tsp./gal halfway
through boil. |
1 oz. $1.95 |
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POLYCLAR
AT (PVPP) Use 2 tsp./5 gal to prevent chill haze
in beer. |
1 oz. $2.95 |
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SPARKALLOID
An easy to use all-purpose fining agent for wine. |
For 20 gal.
2 oz. $1.95 |
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Dried Fruits & Flowers
Elderberries and rosehips make a
good homemade wine. They are also useful for flavoring other wines.
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| Elderberries |
8 oz. $9.95 |
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| Elderflowers |
2 oz. $3.95 |
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| Rose Hips |
3 oz. $3.95 |
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Contact:
Phone: (800) 657-5199 or
Local: (608) 257-0099
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Wine & Hop Shop
1931 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711 |
David Mitchell, Owner
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